Connecticut western news., 1887-08-24
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24, 1887.
PINE GROVE CAMP MEETING,

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24, ASSf.
 PINE GROVE CAMP MEETING,
 The assemblies of last year were so successful that 1t was determined to hold them again this year, and before the regular camp meeting exercises. Thursday, 18th, the new tabernacle was dedicated with appropriate services. At 10 o'clock 8 large audience assembled in the new building, in spite of the inclemency of the weather. After prayer, singing and reading of the Scriptures, Dr Hare called on the presi- dent of the Association, Hon G. w.. Robertson, of Peekskill. In very happy terms MT Robertson spoke of the years of his service here, of his love for the place, and his hopes for the success of Pine Grove. sThe man who knows more about the camp ground than any one else," Dr A. K. Sanford, the ef6ci- ent secretary of the association, was next introduced. In feeling language Dr Sanford alluded to the departed dead of the past years and especially to to those who passed away since the last meeting. Noble men and women who have helped us in every way have gone from among us. While there have been changes in the people who visit the Grove, there have been many alterations in the Grove itself. I we'll remember the old non-descript thing they used for @ tabernacle when I first came here. Now we have this beautiful building, which we are about to dedicate to Gods service. This building is for Gods use. Use it for Him. After the addresses Dr Hare read the ritual and solemnly dedicated the tabernacle to Almighty God.
 When the dedication services were concluded, Rev Dr B. B. Loomis, of Albany, opened the Sunday School assembly with very interesting address upon the assembly idea. In the after noon Mrs Loomis gave talk to the children. Dr Loomis gave Q lecture on the Bible as library of books, speak ing of the number and arrangement of the books. A very instructive summary of the various translations followed. The evening was the crowning feature of the day, when Dr Loomis gave a masterly discourse upon The Bible, Tried and Triumphant. The Bible has stood the tests of time, of hostile criti- cism, and of practical life. Men find the Bible good book to live by, and it gives them hope to die by.
 Friday opened up splendidly, as to the weather, and large audience were present throughout the day. Sixty members of the Loyal Legion, of Nor-- folk, came in the afternoon. As announ ced, the day was given up to the W. c T. U. of Connecticut. The address oi the morning by Rev G. E. Reed, D. D., on "The Pushing OK, or the Saloon vs the Home," was masterly effort. In thrilling words the reverend gentleman depicted the evils of the liquor traffic, and urged upon all to aid in its extermi nation. The closing thoughts of the speech are we'll worth the careful atten. tion of all temperance people. ''I work for the destruction of the liquor traffic, everywhere am, and join hands with everyone who has this end in view. l care not what their methods are, If they work toward the same end, am hearti- ly in sympathy with them. The after noon address was delivered by Mrs Mclaughlin, of Boston. She spoke oi some hindrance in the work of the w. O. T. U. and presented in forcible manner the necessities of the work. The experience meeting in the evening was very profitable. Many excellent suggestions were made as to appropri ate methods of work, and much en couragement was felt from the good report that were given.
 Saturday was again rainy, and the attendance upon the various services was comparatively small. Dr Reid Secretary of the Missionary Society ot the M. E. church, never appeared ir better trim for speaking. although he had but recently recovered from sick ness. The Missionary Symposium was very satisfactory. Pertinent questions ,onaornIpo administration [, q op6 vorious topics connected with missions were discussed in ten minute speeches by several ministers, and then were thoro ughly debatel. Many important facts concerning the work itself and the methods of carrying 1t on were brought out. Dr Reid took charge of the ques. ton drawer in the afternoon, answering many questions, giving information and urging the work of missions upon the personal attention of all. As the vener able secretary had just come from the funeral of the Prince in Israel, who has just fallen, Daniel Curry, he was asked to tell us of the last illness and decease of the venerable editor Our space will not permit us to give even an ab strnct of the excellent characterization of Dr Curry. Suffice it to say tha, people listened in breathless silence all through the beautiful 8 ldress.
 The Sabbath was blessed day ot ssst Ioe thoss who remained in thu
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